View Full Version : Aftermarket ABS Fairings
Anyone bought a set from these guys? If so what is the quality like as they are a damn sight cheaper than OEM?
http://www.streetglass.com.au/
Marcus
13-02-2009, 10:48 AM
You get what you pay for, sometimes much less when its from some of these dodgy chinese manufacturers!
ozimoto
13-02-2009, 11:04 AM
Anyone bought a set from these guys? If so what is the quality like as they are a damn sight cheaper than OEM?
http://www.streetglass.com.au/
Yea I have bought some from ebay for $700.00 landed here in corona colours and they fit very well. I fitted to the bike when I first got them to make sure I would use them and I am very happy. Took them to the painters with my tank to show him and he was impressed. Said he couldn't paint them for that price.
Check out http://stores.shop.ebay.com.au/auctmarts1__W0QQ_armrsZ1 . They are the sellers and makers in hong kong. When I ordered, it took two weeks to get them as they make and paint on order.
There are plenty of sellers out there putting there margin on, so see who manufactures.
Have streetglass got them in stock and do they offer a fitting service? Make sure there is clear coat over the stickers.
I will be posting pics of my bike soon as it's nearly finished.
Hope this helps.
ive been looking at getting some of those but there are good and bad out there from what i hear
gixxer2008rider
13-02-2009, 01:40 PM
I know 2 guys that have recently fitted them to their bikes.
A guy with an Sp2 said he had some dramas fitting but it looks awesome now it is all done
Another guy i went for a ride with Wednesday night has fitted a set to his 05(ish) blade and also had some dramas fitting mainly due to the holes not being drilled big enough.
The finish on these fairing really surprised me they are that good you really have to look hard to see that they are not OEM.
Dave75
13-02-2009, 03:29 PM
worth the money definatley
Big Lunt
13-02-2009, 10:47 PM
Why people complain I have no idea for that kind of money with paint job and stickers is beyond any small imperfections
Take your time when installing them and it will be sweet
I've been tempted for a while to get a set of aftermarket fairings. I've had my eye on those auctmarts blokes too.
While investigating their quality I've heard accounts of the fairing not fitting properly and requiring new holes, cuts or modifications. I've heard of fairings that melt near the engine and exhaust. I've also heard of the nose cone cracking where it's bolted to the brackets.
The pictures they post of their fairings look nice, but so do the burgers on the McDonalds menu and we all know what a soggy greasy cheeseburger looks like when it's in your hand.
$700 for something you're not entirely happy with seems like a waste of money.
just check there feedback on ebay
there are good and bad sellers with crap fairings on ebay but im goin ahead with getting some for the vtr
just gotta decide which ones
dazzler
14-02-2009, 12:00 PM
hell Nigel get the ones similiar to those in your avatar. those VTR ones look the business mate!!
Turtle
14-02-2009, 12:02 PM
hell Nigel get the ones similiar to those in your avatar. those VTR ones look the business mate!!
Nigel............ :lmao:
fuck off agnes-tuck-my dick between my legs
Turtle
14-02-2009, 12:06 PM
You do some sick shit Muzz.......
just check there feedback on
That makes sense but isn't terribly accurate. I actually went through a series of buyers feedback from auctmarts a year or two ago and asked them what the fairing was like. Fitment, quality etc. I tried to pick people who had the same model bike as me.
Overall most of them had left feedback before they'd tried to fit the fairing, some were still in the fitment process and some hadn't even received the bloody things.. but they'd already left feedback.
If some of you blokes get them and fit them please post up the pics, otherwise I'll be sceptical and will stick to OEM stuff.
well this is the choice im trying to make
or the repsol colours
dazzler
14-02-2009, 12:12 PM
i wont sidetrack this thread like I (WE, turtle!!) have the others but those fairings do look nice Nigel, and im being serious for the first time in like 114 posts
Turtle
14-02-2009, 12:12 PM
well this is the choice im trying to make
or the repsol colours
The CASTROL colours look SWEET Muzz......:ayyy:
That makes sense but isn't terribly accurate. I actually went through a series of buyers feedback from auctmarts a year or two ago and asked them what the fairing was like. Fitment, quality etc. I tried to pick people who had the same model bike as me.
Overall most of them had left feedback before they'd tried to fit the fairing, some were still in the fitment process and some hadn't even received the bloody things.. but they'd already left feedback.
If some of you blokes get them and fit them please post up the pics, otherwise I'll be sceptical and will stick to OEM stuff.
ill find the seller who seems the best ive found and post a link,
he has a few pics of customers bikes on his page and invites other customers to send there pics in to him to post up
:ayyy:
in my experience they're value for money in comparison to OEM prices
Oggy's 1000rr and my 600rr both wrapped in AM fairings below. The main difference noticed between them & OEM is by paint colours/shades which may differ... stickers are almost identical, positioned & lined up fine.
it really comes down to your opinion and how fussy you are... as long as they fit, work and look as they should... what's the diff?
1000rr
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2149/1789484148_4a7a076c05.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2326/1788672891_5e58a6de9a.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2141/1788595274_ec40ce5cf6.jpg
600rr
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2369/1661491137_cb5a6b2875.jpg?v=0http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2363/1661471759_f923c79b89.jpg
*Oggy*
14-02-2009, 12:18 PM
That makes sense but isn't terribly accurate. I actually went through a series of buyers feedback from auctmarts a year or two ago and asked them what the fairing was like. Fitment, quality etc. I tried to pick people who had the same model bike as me.
Overall most of them had left feedback before they'd tried to fit the fairing, some were still in the fitment process and some hadn't even received the bloody things.. but they'd already left feedback.
If some of you blokes get them and fit them please post up the pics, otherwise I'll be sceptical and will stick to OEM stuff.
My Repsol ones are Aucmarts... fit pretty well...
dazzler
14-02-2009, 12:18 PM
fuck i have a castrol sticker on my TL-- thats coming off!!!, ooooohhhhhh slow bro, where are you??
Turtle
14-02-2009, 12:18 PM
in my experience they're value for money in comparison to OEM prices
Oggy's 1000rr and my 600rr both wrapped in AM fairings below. The main difference noticed between them & OEM is by paint colours/shades which may differ... stickers are almost identical, positioned & lined up fine.
it really comes down to your opinion and how fussy you are... as long as they fit, work and look as they should... what's the diff?
1000rr
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2149/1789484148_4a7a076c05.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2326/1788672891_5e58a6de9a.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2141/1788595274_ec40ce5cf6.jpg
600rr
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2369/1661491137_cb5a6b2875.jpg?v=0http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2363/1661471759_f923c79b89.jpg
The 600rr looks great
*Oggy*
14-02-2009, 12:19 PM
The 600rr looks great
Unlike the Blade ????? :crysmiley:
Turtle
14-02-2009, 12:20 PM
Unlike the Blade ????? :crysmiley:
No Oggy....i've seen your blade plenty of times, it looks fine, i haven't seen that 600 before
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-VTR1000-VTR-RVT-RC51-SP1-1000-ABS-1000R-Fairing_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1171Q7c66 Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a0Q7c2 93Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZ item290291296398QQitemZ290291296398QQptZMotorcycle sQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
this also offers a no fit money back thing goin on
and is also the dude alot of the guys in the yank rc51 forum buy off and they are all ok with them
fuck i have a castrol sticker on my TL-- thats coming off!!!, ooooohhhhhh slow bro, where are you??
what sticker are you sticking on then?
''its ok to be gay''?
Turtle
14-02-2009, 12:26 PM
what sticker are you sticking on then?
''its ok to be gay''?
No its NOT................ coming out Muzz ?
i bet hes got that raining men song on his i pod
Turtle
14-02-2009, 12:30 PM
i bet hes got that raining men song on his i pod
Not sure 'bout that one Muzz.....hows it go ??
ozimoto
14-02-2009, 12:33 PM
well this is the choice im trying to make
or the repsol colours
I vote for the yank flag ones.:ayyy:
Not sure 'bout that one Muzz.....hows it go ??
im not walkin into that one mate:ayyy::ayyy:
I vote for the yank flag ones.:ayyy:
yeah i do like those ones:ayyy:
ozimoto
14-02-2009, 12:37 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-VTR1000-VTR-RVT-RC51-SP1-1000-ABS-1000R-Fairing_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1171Q7c66 Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a0Q7c2 93Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZ item290291296398QQitemZ290291296398QQptZMotorcycle sQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
this also offers a no fit money back thing goin on
and is also the dude alot of the guys in the yank rc51 forum buy off and they are all ok with them
Auctmarts again. Seems the most popular.
ozimoto
14-02-2009, 12:38 PM
My bike will be finished next week and I will post photos then.
Johnny
14-02-2009, 12:56 PM
What is the tell tale give away that they are abs ??
Turtle
14-02-2009, 01:07 PM
What is the tell tale give away that they are abs ??
ABS- Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene the standard material for good strong moulded plastics......
Mozzie
14-02-2009, 01:26 PM
I bought a set from Auctmart1 a while ago. Quality on paint was not tooo bad but showed signs of over appication with hints of sags, but no runs ,when checking up close(passable in my eyes and I demand perfection in my paint work). The fittings for lights is what lets them down. They are plastic welded dowels that don't take much to snap off. I had 3 snap off and no I did not over tighten. Some were welded on the wrong angle and when I screwed in the the lights the offset force broke them free before tightening was completed. I now use it for my track fairing. You get what you pay for . It depents on what is ok for you. Fiberglass is better I recon. Easy to fix. My 2c only.
Anyone know of a fibreglass fairing supplier in Oz?
Anyone know of a fibreglass fairing supplier in Oz?
you'll mostly find 'raceglass' in the way of fibreglass material
there was a mob in the US that FG'd factory fairings (will look for link)
i have in the past, made a template off oem fairs and cut headlight areas into raceglass... then you've got a choice of light fittings from oem to single enduro style... then paint'm :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v95/HYP01/RaceGlass.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v95/HYP01/110903JPM_382.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v95/HYP01/110903JPM_194.jpg
you'll mostly find 'raceglass' in the way of fibreglass material
there was a mob in the US that FG'd factory fairings (will look for link)
i have in the past, made a template off oem fairs and cut headlight areas into raceglass... then you've got a choice of light fittings from oem to single enduro style... then paint'm :)
That's my train of thought. A set of raceglass with appropriate holes cut would compete in price wouldn't it?
Nice pics. How did you construct and fix the headlamp mounting points? Hot glue?
That's my train of thought. A set of raceglass with appropriate holes cut would compete in price wouldn't it?
well typically raceglass will range from $350 used to $900 new depending on model. ABS fairs are around the $800 mark
How did you construct and fix the headlamp mounting points? Hot glue?
that model R1 (01) the headlight is mounted & supported by the fairing stay. I'm sure you could mount most other models in the same way. I know with newer CBR's the headlight is mounted in the upper fairing.... maybe glass some tabs into the fairings or choose a different style light.
I was going to cut down, modify and fit a proj beam (busa/04r1/etc) or import an enduro light kit sold in the UK.
search the net and you'll find plenty of examples.
Too easy. I'm working on a 400 at the moment and was contemplating using the raceglass with custom headlight. Problem is the missus wants something symmetrical and similar to the original twin circle lights where I'm leaning towards a one sided light of various shapes. It's for her to ride though 'cause she's a short arse so I guess ultimately it's her choice.
Are there any good or reliable makers you could hook a brutha up?
i'll see if i can find the link for the sealed beam enduro light on monday (on work pc)
alternatively have a look around at different models and see what you might be able to work with... then look at the wreckers (Metros @ silverwater have a wall full of them, and some busted half cut units too)
or....
http://www.streetfightersinc.com/HesaHeadlightFireBlack.jpg
http://www.streetfightersinc.com/FZ1Accessories.htm
OPP Headlight Cutouts
http://www.oppracing.com/pages/articles_opp_headlight_cutouts
these are the cheap ebay fairings they look ok to me,speedzilla member who owns this bike reckons they are good
plus they are the ones i want:ayyy:
James
22-02-2009, 10:23 PM
these are the cheap ebay fairings they look ok to me,speedzilla member who owns this bike reckons they are good
plus they are the ones i want:ayyy:
Got enough painting to do Muzz eh - buying the pre-painted ones :n:
yeah but i couldnt paint mine for the price you can buy these
A friend of mine bought a set for his 07 limited ad zx10 & they were shit.
The paint work was shit,they used mat black instead of pearl black...:lmao:
Took over a month to post & cost him $850 aud
Have a look at the gay graphics.....
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/2319/img1316.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
yeah well therre are good dealers and bad
im still doin home work and i think i have it sorted
the dealer im will be goin thru has a full warranty
againt shit fittment and paint
and they have a phone number you can call!
A friend of mine bought a set for his 07 limited ad zx10 & they were shit.
The paint work was shit,they used mat black instead of pearl black...:lmao:
Took over a month to post & cost him $850 aud
Have a look at the gay graphics.....
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/2319/img1316.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
well if the graphics are gay maybe dazzler will buy them :lmao::lmao::lmao:
Turtle
23-02-2009, 06:06 PM
these are the cheap ebay fairings they look ok to me,speedzilla member who owns this bike reckons they are good
plus they are the ones i want:ayyy:
That would Sweet ! Muzz.....
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